Where to watch FairyTale: A True Story (1997) tonight
FairyTale: A True Story (1997) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.4 from 127 TMDB members. In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
- Runtime
- 1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Family
- Released
- October 24, 1997
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 from 127 votes
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Starring
- Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is FairyTale: A True Story?
- FairyTale: A True Story is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is FairyTale: A True Story rated?
- FairyTale: A True Story is rated PG in the US.
- Is FairyTale: A True Story a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Fantasy and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream FairyTale: A True Story?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Family movies under 100 minutes
- Mystery movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- Movies from the 90s
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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